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Patriot Bureau -March 20, 2025

9-year-old female dhole dies in Delhi Zoo

9-year-old female dhole dies in Delhi Zoo

The dhole, also known as wild dog, is a canid that is native to southeast Asia. While they live to an average age of 10-13 years in the wild, they can live for up to 16 years in captivity

Patriot Bureau -January 26, 2025

Female Sangai deer dies at Delhi zoo

Female Sangai deer dies at Delhi zoo

The Delhi zoo houses more than 90 different species. It is home to over 1,000 birds and animals including leopards, lions, wolves, Asiatic elephants and chinkaras

Patriot Bureau -January 9, 2025

609 water birds of 19 species recorded in Delhi Zoo census exercise

609 water birds of 19 species recorded in Delhi Zoo census exercise

The census held from 10 AM to 12.30 PM was carried out in collaboration with T.K. Roy, an ecologist and conservationist, along with volunteers from educational institutions, universities, and NGOs

Patriot Bureau -January 3, 2025

Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’

Delhi zoo’s one-horned rhino Dharmendra dies under ‘unnatural circumstances’

The 11-year-old animal, which arrived in September 2024, was reportedly in good health and was introduced to a female rhinoceros at the zoo in the hope of producing offsprings

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

To address local sources of pollution, the zoo has minimised the use of diesel vehicles, switching to eco-friendly alternatives

Yusra Nazim -November 10, 2024

The best 5 fun-filled spots in the city to celebrate Children’s Day

The best 5 fun-filled spots in the city to celebrate Children’s Day

Chlidren’s Day is just around the corner, offering the perfect reason to create magical memories with the young ones!

PTI -October 25, 2024

Delhi zoo gears up for winter with species-specific animal-care plans

Delhi zoo gears up for winter with species-specific animal-care plans

In view of the rising pollution levels, the zoo officials are focussing on continuous health monitoring of the animals, besides putting in efforts to minimise local pollution within the zoo premises.

Patriot Bureau -October 7, 2024

Global body suspends Delhi zoo membership amid concern over African elephant’s welfare

Global body suspends Delhi zoo membership amid concern over African elephant’s welfare

WAZA said that to lift the suspension, the zoo must create a plan within six months to either relocate Shankar to a new facility or comprehensively address all concerns regarding his management and care